Egg Production: Pilmico receives 500 Egg Club Award, first in Asia

Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation (Pilmico), part of the agribusiness subsidiary of the Aboitiz Group, makes history as its hens produce 500 eggs each at the age of Week 100, as recognized by Hendrix Genetics. Pilmico is the first in the Philippines and Asia to accomplish this egg production achievement. 

Pilmico Assistant Vice President for Poultry and Swine Grower-Finisher Operations Dr. Serge Tan accepted the “500 Egg Club Award”  from Hendrix Genetics Layers Sales Manager Henry Hendrix and Heritage Veterinary Corporation President Pol Mendoza at the Philippine Poultry Show and Ildex Philippines 2023.

“The 500 Egg Club Award is a huge milestone for Pilmico, especially for our Poultry team, as we are not only the first in the Philippines to achieve this but also the first in Asia. Genetic companies have been aspiring to achieve this for many years, but it seemed impossible. We’re glad to attain this remarkable achievement which sets a new standard for excellence in the poultry industry,” said Dr. Tan.

Prior to achieving this milestone, Pilmico Farms had an egg production capability of 470 to 492 eggs per hen at Week 100. Meanwhile, the industry average in the Philippines is 400 to 450 eggs per hen. 

Dr. Tan shared the reasons behind this success: “As challenging as it may be, we achieved this through having the right layer genetics and equipment, proper farm management and systems, and most importantly the high-quality feeds of Pilmico designed for precise nutrition to express optimal growth and productivity of hens. Along with these, the hard work, dedication, and innovative mindset of the Poultry team became the key to our success.”

The Philippine Poultry Show and lldex Philippines 2023 was held at the SMX Convention Center Manila from June 7 to 9, 2023. As one of the exhibitors, Pilmico showcased its latest feeds and farm management products, while visitors in the booth won prizes and talked to farm experts. 

“We’re very excited to have participated in The Poultry Show as it was a good avenue to showcase our brand and premium poultry feed products. It was a great opportunity to meet with our clients to strengthen collaboration and meet new and potential partners,” said Norie Bermudez, Agribusiness Country Director – PH of Pilmico and Gold Coin Group. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the 500 Egg Club Award and why is it significant?
The 500 Egg Club Award, given by Hendrix Genetics, recognizes laying flocks that achieve 500 eggs per hen by Week 100 of production — a benchmark that the global poultry industry has long aspired to but struggled to reach. Earning this recognition places the recipient at the absolute frontier of egg production excellence, setting a new performance standard for the industry across the region.

Q2. Why is this achievement historic for Asia?
No farm or company in the Philippines or anywhere in Asia had previously reached the 500 eggs per hen milestone at Week 100. The Philippine industry average sits at 400 to 450 eggs per hen, and Pilmico’s own previous best was 470 to 492 eggs. Surpassing 500 eggs — a figure long considered out of reach — makes this a genuine regional first and a landmark moment for Asian poultry production.

Q3. What factors drove Pilmico’s record-breaking egg production?
Three pillars made the achievement possible: selecting the right layer genetics and farm equipment, implementing precise farm management systems, and feeding hens with high-quality, nutrition-optimized feeds tailored to each stage of production. Equally important was the Poultry team’s dedication, hard work, and innovative mindset — the human element that translated the right conditions into record-breaking results.

Q4. Where and when was the award presented?
The 500 Egg Club Award was presented at the Philippine Poultry Show and Ildex Philippines 2023, held at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City from June 7 to 9, 2023. Pilmico’s Assistant Vice President for Poultry and Swine Grower-Finisher Operations, Dr. Serge Tan, accepted the award from Hendrix Genetics Layers Sales Manager Henry Hendrix and Heritage Veterinary Corporation President Pol Mendoza.

Q5. What does this milestone mean for Pilmico’s broader industry presence?
Beyond the award itself, the achievement reinforces Pilmico’s standing as a leader in poultry nutrition and farm management. Participating in the Philippine Poultry Show also gave Pilmico a platform to showcase its latest feeds and farm management products, deepen relationships with existing clients, and connect with potential new partners — demonstrating that technical excellence and commercial growth go hand in hand.